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Communication with accessories

US9251109B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 20, 2013
Grant dateFeb 2, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 13, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L41/0816
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A plurality of connections may be established between an accessory interface and a plurality of accessories. A connection between the accessory interface and a portable electronic device may also be established. A first set of messages may be communicated via the accessory interface between an application of the portable electronic device and a first accessory of the plurality of accessories. A second set of messages may be communicated via the accessory interface between the application and a second accessory of the plurality of accessories. The first and second sets of messages communicated between the portable electronic device and the accessory interface may be formatted in accordance with the same data exchange pattern.

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